Bryant, 6-6, 311 pounds and just 27, was a versatile, productive player for the Oakland Raiders, and one of the best interior linemen on the open market. That Raiders also lost its best linebacker Phillip Wheeler (Dolphins) and cut defensive back Michael Huff. Two more defensive linemen, Richard Seymour and Matt Shaughnessy, are free agents.

In four seasons as an undrafted find out of Harvard, Bryant produced 11.5 sacks and 124 tackles. Bryant drew interest from many teams, regardless of alignment.

Bryant was arrested in Miami on a charge of criminal mischief on Feb. 24, but his value on the field has outweighed any concern off the field.